Travel optionsfrom Glasgow to Amsterdam
How to get from Glasgow to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 PM30h45Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station7:40 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$1531One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 PM30h45Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station7:40 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$1531One-way2 transfers
Fastest
KL9369:10 AM1h30Glasgow International Airport11:40 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$5461One-way0 transfers
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L877596:00 AM13h20Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)8:20 PMAmsterdam Centraal$3961One-way2 transfers
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L877756:45 AM12h35Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)8:20 PMAmsterdam Centraal$4011One-way2 transfers
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W691426:07 AM13h13Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)8:20 PMAmsterdam Centraal$4011One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:50 AM27h10Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station1:00 PMAmsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena$1831One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:50 AM23h55Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station9:45 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$1841One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 PM27h40Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station1:55 AMAmsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H)$1931One-way2 transfers
KL9425:00 PM1h35Glasgow International Airport7:35 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$1721One-way0 transfers
BA1491 · BA4287:45 PM12h20Glasgow International Airport9:05 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$2431One-way1 transfer
KL9346:00 AM1h35Glasgow International Airport8:35 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$2441One-way0 transfers
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Glasgow to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $76. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $76, and a train costs an average of $545.
Distance: 441 miles (711 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$545 Average price | $213 Average price | $145 Average price Cheapest | $134 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 53m Average total duration 9h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 23h 9m Average total duration 22h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.1 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Amsterdam:
A bus is $68 (€56) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Amsterdam costing on average $213 (€174).
A bus is $400 (€326) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Amsterdam costing on average $545 (€444).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 23m.
Bus takes on average 22h 39m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Amsterdam:
A bus is $68 (€56) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Amsterdam costing on average $213 (€174).
A bus is $400 (€326) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Amsterdam costing on average $545 (€444).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 23m.
Bus takes on average 22h 39m.
- Around 27 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Eurostar, Avanti West Coast, Lumo, ScotRail to go to Amsterdam by train.
- Travel with easyJet, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Eastern Airways, Lufthansa to go to Amsterdam by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- 4 direct flights per day with KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Eastern Airways.
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